You’ve got mail, and it says that this Meg Ryan Salad is absolutely worth having! It’s a simple salad with courage under fire, a bed of leafy arugula holding up sharp parmesan and fragrant shallot slices. The dressing is simple, smooth, and citrus-forward, ready to close the deal and bring your tastebuds to a promised land! The Meg Ryan Salad can open Doors (that’s a movie reference, too!) and dazzle just like its namesake!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups baby arugula
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus the zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese shavings
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
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Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, place the baby arugula, the olive oil, the lemon juice, the lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt and toss to thoroughly combine.
Step 2 –Add the parmesan shavings and the sliced shallot and toss until combined.
Step 3 –Taste for seasoning and add additional salt as needed.
Step 4 –Serve.